Well we are now into February and things are moving so fast for us while I know it is moving slow for so many waiting on their loved ones to come home. It seems like this time has just jumped right up in my face and stuck it's ugly tongue out at me. I know I'm not the only one going thru this but we all have our own ways to get our feelings out and this is mine.
We spent the last weekend running all over getting things that he will need when he does leave that the military DOES NOT provide. People would actually be surprised as to how much the soldiers have to pay out of their pocket for things and it isn't a small amount. Some things we picked up are to keep him comfortable while gone.
Mike tried very hard to pack up his one box Sunday before I got up so I wouldn't see him but it didn't work. So I sat and watched and then went to the bathroom and let it out in there so no one would know, didn't work. Mike found a metal travel mug in his car that he wants to take with him because it has Peanut's teeth marks on it from her chewing on it. When he told me that I just melted. They have to have some things ready to go very very soon so time draws near..
While none of us are happy about our loved ones leaving for an extended period of time, there isn't a one of us who could not be prouder of them as they do get ready to leave. As it gets closer I can tell little changes in Mike, not bad ones, but more sensitive. Kyla isn't talking to much about it. It is hard on her as a lot of her friends' parents are coming home now and she is getting ready to see her daddy off.
We have been having meetings to help us prepare for this but I don't think any amount of meetings can help you with the many emotions that you go thru. I am trying to come up with a couple of things to "sneak" into a bag for Mike to find when he gets there to help him get thru this too. Some people complain about having their loved ones around them so much, not us... We love when he comes home in the middle of the day to surprise us and to spend time with us. These moments mean so much to us. I have been taking many pictures to keep and to send also.
On a different note, I have started working part-time. A friend of mine down here has a very special foster son in her home who has cerebral palsy. He is 10 years old and the most special boy. His laughter and smile just melts your heart. She has been so generous that she has worked my schedule so that I only work one evening a week and the rest are mornings. I love working with him and it is what I love doing. Once Mike leaves Kyla will be coming to the house where I am so that she isn't home alone on my one evening and during the summer. We have met some of the most wonderful people down here.
I will write more as time allows and as I'm allowed to post.
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